This bill establishes protections for employees of New Jersey City University (NJCU) in the event of a merger with Kean University. It stipulates that faculty and professional staff members who are part of a recognized collective bargaining unit at NJCU cannot be terminated, laid off, or subjected to any adverse employment actions for three years following the merger. Additionally, any job vacancies that arise during this period must first be offered to qualified employees who transferred from NJCU to Kean University. Employees will also have two years to meet any new position requirements resulting from restructuring, with protections against involuntary reassignment or termination during this time.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all existing collective bargaining agreements and employment conditions for NJCU faculty and staff remain in effect at Kean University for three years post-merger. Kean University is required to honor all salary schedules, benefits, and job security provisions from NJCU's agreements, and cannot make changes that negatively impact these terms without consent from the recognized collective bargaining unit. The bill also allows the collective bargaining unit to enforce these provisions through legal means, including seeking injunctive relief for any violations. Lastly, it requires Kean University to implement a transparent communication plan to support affected employees throughout the merger process.